Quilt Expo carries on the event’s tradition of providing inspiration, education, fellowship, and entertainment for quilters of all levels. It’s also an opportunity to see hundreds of quilts that showcase the artistry and stitching talents of quilters across the country. Attendees can view all the quilt contest entries, including the winners, and even participate by casting a ballot for their favorite 2014 contest quilt to win the Viewers’ Choice Award.

Anyone who loves to shop will delight in a vendor mall brimming with a wide selection of fabrics, patterns, notions, gifts, sewing machines, longarm quilting systems, and more. You’ll also need a little time to relax and get off your feet, so don’t forget to take in the free stage presentations.

Thursday and Friday evenings offer a chance to unwind and laugh with Lola Jenkins Don’t Let Anyone Burst Your Bubble and Jane Sassaman’s Under the Influence. Make plans early—seating is limited.

Last year at Quilt Expo, 16 bed-size quilts were generously donated to the Quilt to Givecommunity service project. Plus an additional 15 community quilts were stitched and completed by Quilt Expo attendees. All of these quilts were given to families and individuals in need. This year, quilts will go to Enchanted Makeovers and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS). Both organizations are in need of twin-size quilts.

This year Baby Lock will again sponsor Quilt to Give! 9 a.m.–3 p.m. daily in the atrium. Here are three ways you can participate: 1) Plan 1/2-hour or more of time to sit, sew, and give. 2) Donate solid fabrics in bright colors (1/4 yds. or more)—fabric coordinates are welcome. 3) Donate a new bed quilt.

Want to review the quilting process ahead of time, or see what type of fabrics to donate? Click on the Quilt to Give tab above. You’ll see the process in 10 easy steps.

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24 Comments

The Expo is a great place to get ideas/techniques for future projects.

Rita OSeptember 4, 2015

The Expo is a great time to get fresh ideas for my next project.

Nancy K.August 26, 2014

It would be the greatest thing to be awarded two tickets to the Quilt Expo for my daughter and myself. We both love the vendor mall, new designs and techniques and enjoy the quilts that are entered for the show. After the show we will meet my granddaughter who is going to UWM Madison. What a wonderful day!

Carol MertinsAugust 13, 2014

I look forward to spending the day with my best friend among a room of awesome quilters!

kim peszatJuly 15, 2014

shopping all the different vendors. get more ideas then I can do in this life.

JaneJuly 15, 2014

Every year at the Expo, I look forward to seeing some of the most beautiful quilts around! The amount of talent is amazing and inspiring, the vendors have something for everyone, and usually there is an extra display hall featuring one artist or a theme that is always surprising and extraordinary. It is just one great show!!

Janeice CrossonJuly 14, 2014

I would really enjoy my first quilting Expo. I get lots of ideas and helpful information from Nancy’s demonstrations and always try to find her tv shows on my set.

Robin ClevelandJuly 12, 2014

This looks wonderful! I wish I could attend!

Anne-Marie McCoyJuly 10, 2014

To see an ocean of women having fun !
Very empowering !

Mary Jo Pigott GroomJuly 10, 2014

I look forward to meeting new people and learning new techniques. I love seeing how clever and creative people can be.

DeloresJuly 9, 2014

Just to bask in the inspiration and community of like-minded folks. Heaven! Winning tickets would be such a blessing to this retiree.

MartyJuly 9, 2014

It is so inspiring to see creative people of all ages share their handiwork and ideas!

WendyJuly 9, 2014

Thank you for this opportunity, I would love to attend the Expo with a friend. Seeing all the quilts and sewing materials would provide ideas and motivation to last the whole year!

JeanJuly 9, 2014

I would love to go. I love quilts and all the different processes that go into making them. The class I would attend is Denise Abel’s Strss Free Quilting with Machine Embroidery.

ShirleyJuly 9, 2014

I am looking forward to attending Quilt Expo again. It is hard to pick just one thing, I love the vendors and I always learn something new and exciting. I even met Nancy at my first Quilt Expo and for me it was an exciting treat!!!

StarlaJuly 9, 2014

I would love to go to my first quilt expo — and first quilt show ever. Too far away, though. I know those who can get there will have a wonderful, and educational, time.

JO D.July 9, 2014

Would love to make it to that corner of the world – have never been there. Hubby enjoys quilt shows and we haven’t beenn to one in 3 years (due to my foot surgeries).
We had neighbors that moved to Madison – would love to see them too. This could be a fun thing to do.

Nancy there are a lot of us that do not have the money to travel. But love you so very much. Would you post pictures of your trip on your blog so some of us may see the show? Love and prayers always. Juju

peggy hJuly 9, 2014

I am looking forward to meeting the great people that I read about every week through their blogs, websites, and television programs.